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BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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esa will gradually put its toe into the water when reopening recreational facilities so that residents eventually can dive into pools and use some park facilities on a limited basis in June.

Though Gov. Doug Ducey last week let his stay-at-home order expire and allow pools, gyms and most other facilities be reopened under safe-distancing and other guidelines, Mesa of�icials are approaching the reopening of their facilities cautiously – partly because many of the staffers who would be manning them have been laid off in the face of dire revenue declines resulting from business closures.

For Mesa residents who want to work out at the Red Mountain Center or swim laps at the Skyline or Kino pools, that may be a

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With Mesa pools closed, people have been flocking the past few weeks to the Lower Salt River, clogging the road near Blue Pointe Bridge by parking cars on either side of the restricted thoroughfare because parking lots were closed. For a report, see page 10. (Jim Walsh/Tribune Staff)

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BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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nly a few short months ago, optimism in Mesa’s Asian District ran high with a major Korean supermarket chain showing off its long-awaited new store and Mesa unveiling a colorful marketing logo to market the area.

But that was before the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in mounting deaths, thousands of illnesses, stay-at-home orders, restaurant closures and steep declines in business that turned many shopping centers into near ghost

towns.

It didn’t help when President Trump repeatedly called COVID-19 a “Chinese virus,’’ alluding to the killer virus’s origin in China. AsianAmericans nationwide felt the sting as some people turned them into scapegoats for an international pandemic not of their making.

“We were �ielding calls non-stop from ignorant people blaming us for the virus,’’ said Vic Reid, executive director of the Asian Chamber of Commerce.

Now, the Asian District looks like perhaps one of the more obvious examples the city’s new Small Business Reemergence Plan’s im-

portance as a potential lifesaver for family businesses on the brink of disappearing.

The plan aims to dole out about $18 million in grants from the federal CARES Act to tide small businesses over for about three months by paying basic expenses such as rent and utilities.

The desperate circumstances of many businesses make the program a test of whether Mesa merely wants to tout diversity or invest in it, some say.

“It seems like a lifetime ago’’ when the Asian

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welcome news, but they will encounter a very different experience in the ongoing pandemic than in the past.

A reservation will be required for these recreational pursuits. Residents will receive a one-hour time slot to work out, allowing time for staff to clean equipment before the next person can use it.

“We view this as a reservation system where you have to check in in advance and receive a time to come,’’ said Marc Heirshberg, Mesa’s parks, recreation and community facilities director.

“We are working to incorporate social distancing with the different pieces of equipment,’’ he said.

The �irst step will be reopening the Red Mountain facility on a limited basis June 1 – along with the Skyline and Kino pools, where reservations would be accepted to swim laps.

Teams would be allowed to practice, but not compete, at Skyline Aquatics Center.

The next step would be to add the Rhodes and Shepard pools, with reservations still required for swimming laps but open swims also added on a limited basis.

The same approach would be used after June 29 for baseball and soccer practices only, with competitive games, meets or tournaments not allowed.

“I am not recommending that games or tournaments occur,’’ Heirshberg said. “For drop-in basketball, I do not see that in the immediate future. Basketball is still seen as a contact activity.’’

But Heirshberg said he is hoping that �itness classes and summer camps can be restored, but on a much smaller scale, in July and August.

The classes and camps must be smaller to meet the CDC guideline limiting groups to less than 10 people.

He said the �itness class sizes would be limited to nine participants to each instructor.

The same policy would be followed in the summer camps.

“It will be one staff member for every nine children. They would be isolated in different groups,’’ Heirshberg said. While some children might participate in arts and crafts, the others might participate in a �itness activity.

Overall, the summer camps, highly valued by parents as day care for their children, would shrink in size from 150 or 200 children to a maximum of 32 children,

Skyline Aquatic Center will start seeing limited activity next month, but frequent past users will be surprised by some restrictions that include a reservation system for its use. (Special to the Tribune)

Heirshberg said.

Beyond the health restrictions, the city’s budget for operating the recreation programs is greatly restricted by a decline in revenues, he said. Field trips would no longer be included.

“I do not see this summer returning to any of our regular programming,’’ Heirshberg said. “It will be very limited.’’

City Council members signaled that they agree with Heirshberg’s cautious approach, but they warned that any signs of an outbreak of COVID-19 would likely scuttle the reopening.

“Many of our residents rely on Mesa Parks and Recreation to maintain their health and wellness,’’ Mayor John Giles said, adding: “Their closure has taken a toll on our community and I am encouraged by our plan to gradually reopen while implementing CDC guidelines on social distancing and sanitation to protect our employees and residents.’’

Mesa closed the facilities on March 15.

“What triggered all of this for us was the decision by the Governor,’’ City Manager Chris Brady said. “We were under tremendous pressure from all of these groups.’’

Council members Dave Luna and Jeremy Whittaker supported the gradual re-openings but both had reservations, while Council member Kevin Thompson said athletic organizations were anxious to have games.

“I think we have to take a measured approach,’’ Luna said. “We still have COVID. We have to protect our public.’’

Following are some details from Heirshberg’s re-opening plan. His presentation did not list any details about the planned reservation system, which would likely be

announced at a later date: Teams can start booking the Skyline Aquatics Complex for limited practices on May 26.

Limited rentals of sports �ields for team practices will start June 1 but a social-distancing plan must be submitted in advance.

Jefferson, Broadway, Eagles and Webster recreation centers will open for modi�ied summer camps on June 29.

Playgrounds, ramadas and splash pads will reopen June 1 and be cleaned every morning as usual. Residents would be warned to wash their hands after touching facilities.

Restrooms closed in smaller parks will be reopened after June 29 as the availability of cleaning supplies allows.

Additionally, a new curbside book checkout program – similar to what other library systems in the Valley are starting – will begin May 19 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.

Residents can order books online in advance online and pick them up in the same manner as similar grocery programs.

“There are still many residents who enjoy reading an actual book,’’ said Heather Wolf, library services director. 

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Mesa schools stick to virtual commencements

BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Staff Writer

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s school districts across the Valley begin drafting plans to potentially hold a traditional graduation later this summer for the 2020 senior class, Mesa Public Schools of�icials will not pursue such an option.

“Our leadership team, for the past eight weeks, has thought about these things,” said Peter Lesar, the interim superintendent of Mesa Public Schools last week, stating of�icials “contemplated the issues at hand, worked to make decisions I would tell you in all facets of our organization based on the health, safety and welfare for all of our constituents.

“We have determined, with the uncertainty of what the future holds, is that virtual celebration is the safest for our community.”

District of�icials discussed the possibility of holding a traditional graduation during last week’s governing board meeting.

The district �inalized plans two weeks ago for all of its high schools to host a virtual ceremony Thursday, May 21.

Some Mesa high schools’s Facebook pages, such as Dobson’s, said they would broadcast commencement at 7:30 Thursday on their Facebook site but other schools’ Facebook pages had no information.

The decision was met with criticism from families within the district. A petition signed by more than 550 people was created and multiple emails sent to district of�icials.

Some parents scheduled a parade to salute seniors that was to be held yesterday,

Mesa businesses team up to launch ‘wedding relief’ package

Some Mesa businesses have team up to offer a “wedding relief package” to help couples and themselves as the city’s economy slowly reopens.

Nelson Estate Jewelers, Final Round Sports Bar, Studio 3 Images, The Cottage Wedding Venue, Direct Sounds Professional DJ Entertainment, and Aloha Yogurt are part of the package, worth up to $2,400 in discounts, free services and a gift card for an engagement night out.

“The goal is to take some of the financial burden and stress off of engagement ring shopping and wedding planning for those couples who have grown closer in quarantine as well as support other local

Commencement activities like this Skyline High event last year are not going to be on the calendar for Mesa Public Schools this year, much to the chagrin of seniors and thheir parents. (Special to the Tribune)

May 16, in East Mesa.

The district had been drafting the virtual plan since schools were initially closed for the year in March, as of�icials aimed to identify companies that could help pull off unique ceremonies that would cater to the tradition of each school and create a memorable experience for students despite the circumstances.

The district hired Vego Pictures, which has experience in virtual graduations and other high-pro�ile events.

While a professional production company allows for each school to become more creative with their virtual ceremony, many parents around in the district have still questioned whether a traditional ceremony would be possible.

But board members expressed their concerns with large in-person gatherings

even if restrictions are lifted later in the summer.

“I’ve talked to a number of students and they’re sad, their parents are sad and I’m sad,” said Marcy Hutchinson, a board member and longtime educator.

“But I feel we have to be responsible for the welfare of our people,” she said. “Now is not the time and I don’t want to give kids false hope that we know when the time will be right, we don’t know … We hate to �ly into this blindly.

Board President Elaine Miner said she’s also received emails from parents and students.

“I really feel for these seniors,” Miner said. “I know there are families we’ve received emails from that have only one child and this was their one and only opportunity to see their child have a gradua-

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Mountain High, undecided; and Brian A. Lynch, Skyline High, software engineering.

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3 Mesa seniors win National Merit Scholarships this year

Three Mesa high school seniors have been awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships.

They were picked from a field of more than 15,000 finalists nationwide on the basis of their accomplishments, skills and potential for success in college.

The winners, intended field of study and intended area of study are: Audrey L. Bishop, Highland High, veterinary medicine; Heather L. Jensen, Red

Mayor Giles salutes his Youth Committee members' service

Mesa Mayor Giles last week saluted the 21 juniors and seniors from public and charter high schools throughout Mesa who served on the city’s Mayor’s Youth Committee.

Students learn the ins and outs of city government, research and present solutions to real city issues and participate in community events.

“I am very proud of all these students and the leadership role they have taken,” Mayor John Giles said.

tion. It tugs at my heartstrings to hear the disappointment.”

Other school districts have already announced plans to host in-person ceremonies – if permitted – in June or July.

Mountain View High parent Jessica Wattenarger is frustrated by the MPS decision, as well as by "copy and pasted replies" she said she has received from administrators when she's emailed them to complain, "Our community has come together to support these students more than the school has," said Wattenbarger, whose daughter is a senior. She noted that the district even forbade people from gathering in the school parking lot for the parade that was scheduled for last night.

Tempe Union High School District announced it would host a virtual graduation this month and hopes to hold a traditional in-person ceremony on July 18.

Chandler Uni�ied School District said it would hold a virtual ceremony and an inperson graduation sometime in June.

Peoria, Dysart and Deer Valley school districts have already reserved State Farm Stadium in Glendale from late June to early July for in-person ceremonies.

“We are disappointed that our seniors are getting something less than every other graduating class,” Lesar said, adding: “But I would share with you that we are attempting to take the most recent information we have about the health, safety and welfare of our staff, students and families to determine the best course of action.

“The decision we have made, we believe, is the most responsible decision for all of the families we serve in Mesa Public Schools.”  This year the committee sought a way to help reach local official’s NextMesa goals. The teams researched city services and looked for ways to improve them by creating a new project, development or initiative complete with timeline, budget and graphics.

The projects ranged from homelessness and teen counseling to school supply drives and public spaces for youth. The winners pitched a life skills program for young adults and were treated to a Spring Training game at Hohokam Stadium.

Committee members included Asia Bach, Alexandra Cahill, Mallory Carlson, Emilie Dunaway, Rachel

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School chiefs cite need for reopening guidance

BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

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hen schools re-open in the fall, students could either be back at their classroom desks or at home in front of a computer screen.

Superintendents from three East Valley school districts last week said how learning will look like is still up in the air as they wait for direction from state and federal of�icials.

“One thing that most school districts need across the state of Arizona is information right now,” said Higley Uni�ied Superintendent Mike Thomason . “We’re stuck in limbo on how to move forward to fall’s opening. We need to know from the state government and CDC how many people we can have in a setting.”

Thomason, Gilbert Public School Superintendent Shane McCord and Mesa Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Andi Fourlis participated in Gilbert Chamber of Commerce’s second weekly Non-Pro�it Town Hall. Fourlis will assume the superintendent’s job July 1.

Thomason said his district in southeast Gilbert has devised different plans based on various size restrictions that might be in place – from opening up at half capacity to full online learning – and needed guidance before knowing which direction to take.

He said whatever comes down from state of�icials can’t be on short notice.

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If the district has to wait on implementing a plan until mid-June to early July, it’s “too late,” according to Thomason.

McCord echoed his peer’s comANDI FOURLIS ments.

“We have plans A to Z available but don’t know which one to enact,” McCord said.

He said a plan to re-integrate students back into the school system could range from no change to a drastic change of fully on-line learning and variations in between.

“They’re not plans now, just thoughts and ideas, sketches until we hear more from the state,” McCord said. “Every school district was hit by this. Everyone expected it to last a couple of weeks and then go back.”

He said his district, the �ifth largest in the state, successfully rolled out remote learning and made sure all families had the resources they needed for it.

However, the novelty of distance learning has worn off for students – who are missing their friends – he said.

“They get most of their energy from

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each other – that is what they are missing,” he said.

Fourlis noted state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman has assembled C SHANE M CORD a task force to come up with guidelines for re-opening schools, which is due out May 30.

In the meantime, the district – Arizona’s largest – is spending a lot of time trying to mitigate “learning loss” since Mesa students have been out of school since March 6, Fourlis said.

She said the district was making sure there are daily check-ins with pupils to help on that front but it’s not been 100 percent at all the schools.

During an MPS Governing Board meeting last month, Marlo Loria, district executive director of innovative partnerships, said an estimated 7,000 students – many from homeless households – had neither a digital device nor internet service to access online courses.

“One of the most glaring disparities that we knew existed pre-COVID-19 but

Mesa Libraries eliminating late fines for materials on July 1

Mesa City Council has approved a resolution that waives overdue fines and collection agency fees at Mesa Public Library beginning July 1.

Any overdue accounts with $50 balances or more will no longer be sent to an external collection agency, eliminating those bills. There will still be fees for unreturned and damaged items.

“Traditionally, libraries used overdue fines to encourage people to return books and other materials on time. However, there is little evidence they have any effect on returns. In fact, research across the country has found that fines have created a barrier

has been really exacerbated by this crisis is what we call the ‘digital divide,’” she s a i d . “ We know that in a remote learning environm e n t , MIKE THOMASON online instruction provides many more enrichment opportunities that are so much better than just a one-dimensional packet” of printed lessons, Loria said, adding that at this point, all high school seniors had devices.

But she also noted that even some seniors are challenged when they have siblings who have to share that laptop or computer, “If there’s only one computer in a home with �ive siblings, that device is going to get stretched pretty thin,” Loria told the board.

Some Valley districts are anticipating some kind of classroom social-distancing and already are examining space availability in their schools.

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to low income families and children being able to use libraries,” Mesa Public Library Director Heather Wolf said.

Mesa is following a trend locally and nationally of libraries waiving fines and fees. In 2019 the Maricopa County Library District and Phoenix, the two largest library systems in Maricopa County, eliminated overdue fines. More than 200 public libraries in the U.S. are now fine free. 

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In addition, there is some concern in districts over how many parents might not want to send their kids back to school at least for the early part of the 2020-21 school year as well as over how many teachers may be reluctant to return over fears of getting infected.

During the Chamber forum, Fourlis said MPS also is making sure to take care of its staff, adding that a recent “Employee Pulse Survey” found many felt “incredibly disconnected with their students” because they have not been with them in classrooms.

She added the district is aware that upon reopening for the new school year, it will need to focus its energy on assessing the students on where they are academically so administrators will know where to direct resources and staff.

“We absolutely need direction from the state right now,” she said. “Lots of school districts are navigating with limited information that is constantly changing.”

McCord and Thomason also gave an update on their districts’ feeding program for students, 18 and younger, during the closure. About 40 people listened in on

the Zoom event.

Thomason said HUSD was handing out an average of 6,000 meals a day at seven sites. He added the district has a weekly cost of $750 for a refrigerated truck to deliver the meals to the sites.

McCord said GPS gives out between 6,500 and 7,000 meals a day at eight locations.

The town hall also featured Rachel Milne, assistant director of Maricopa County Housing and Community Development, who spoke on efforts to help the homeless population – including those who have COVID-19, those suspected of having it and those who don’t have it but are in a high-risk population – 65 and older or have underlying health issues – and want to self-isolate.

Michelle Albanese, Mesa director of housing and community development, reported the city has allocated $1 million in Emergency Solutions Grants from the CARES Act to �ive nonpro�its, such as A New Leaf, to help those affected by the pandemic.

The act is a $2 trillion relief package Congress passed in March to help residents and businesses in the country deal with the economic fallout from COVID-19.

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Albanese said the Mesa has not yet decided how to use the $2.3 million in Community Development Block Grant.

Mesa also received $90 million from the U.S. Treasury for COVID-19 relief and was using some of it to help re-energize small businesses with grants, according to Albanese.

Melanie Dykstra, Gilbert Community Resources supervisor, said the town received $568,000 in CDBG monies from CARES and may receive funding from the state but has not heard on that yet.

The state has received more than $7.2 billion in CARES funding and some of that money is expected to be distributed to municipalities. Only Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson and Maricopa and Pima counties quali�ied for direct CARES funds because their populations exceed 500,000.

During a separate discussion with business leaders across Arizona on May 7, Gov. Doug Ducey said his of�ice has been contacted by several mayors inquiring about the CARES Act funding.

Ducey said he will be devising policies in the near future for its distribution.

“We know it’s something that needs to be addressed and we’re gonna have good policy on it going forward,” he said. 

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community was excited about the planned opening of Arizona’s �irst H Mart supermarket at Dobson and Main streets and thousands �locked at the end of February to the Asian District Night Market, an international marketplace event, Reid said.

“I would say in our community, we have lost 80-90 percent of our businesses,’’ he said.

He said many of these businesses had only about one-months’ worth of capital remaining and minimal relationships with banks and other lending institutions, making it dif�icult for them to obtain federal Small Business Administration loans and other federal relief partially provided by the CARES Act. “We just didn’t get funds. It’s unfortunate and disappointing,’’ Reid said.

He said Mesa’s Small Business Reemergence Program might represent these small businesses’ last hope.

There is one more week for businesses in Mesa to apply for grants at mesaaz.gov/ CARESbizgrant.

Heather Wolf, Mesa’s library director, told City Council last week the Mesa CARES telephone bank has received 258 calls about the Small Business Reemergence Program since it launched on May 11.

She said the call center, which is staffed by librarians, received 276 applications and veri�ied 50 percent of them so far, sending them to the Economic Development Department for evaluation.

The call center workers also called 213 applicants back after noticing that they had failed to submit all of the necessary documentation or that the forms were illegible. She said eight forms were received in Spanish.

“I am hoping they allocate a certain percentage to Asian businesses,’’ Reid said.

“It’s the same thing with the Latino community. Most of them were operating on a month-to-month basis.’’

Although Mesa City Council member Jen Duff supported weighting the grant awards toward minority-owned businesses, her fellow council members strongly opposed that concept.

“I would like to suggest a weight on eth-

The Mekong Plaza has been all but empty as many restaurants and other were closed shortly after the city rebranded the area as the Asian District. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

nicity, race and gender. I would like it on the application and for us to better support these microbusinesses,’’ Duff said.

Councilman Francisco Heredia also advocated for supporting small Asian and Latino businesses, noting that with the Asian District, “we worked so hard to get it going.’’

But council members Kevin Thompson and Jeremy Whittaker said they wanted the city to help all small businesses, regardless of race.

Assistant Economic Development Director Jaye O’Donnell, who is developing the business survival plan, said she expects “strong demand’’ from restaurants, with small Hispanic and Asian businesses �itting into the target pro�ile.

“I don’t think it will go away,’’ O’Donnell said, referring to the Asian District. “I think the bones are so strong, that they will persevere, no matter what.’’

The city plans to have staff members available for technical assistance in �illing out the forms in several languages, including Spanish, Chinese and Korean. Anyone in need of assistance in �iling out and submitting forms is asked to call 480-644-CARE. Mesa hopes to notify businesses in early June if their applications have been accepted and how much they will receive.

The program got off to a bumpy start when Ryan Winkle, a former Mesa City Council member and chairman of the

Asian Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Spanish language application was not working last Monday and that it lacked a Spanish-version of instructions.

Councilman David Luna said he was informed the Spanish site was operating by Tuesday. A spokesman for the Economic Development of�ice also said a Spanish version of instructions also would be added.

Luna said it was important to correct the technical blip as quickly as possible to avoid sending Latin and Asian businesses the wrong message, but in the end, everyone will have equal access to obtaining a grant.

“They will have equal access. They can always call,’’ Luna said. “It’s not �irst come, �irst served’’ because all applications will be considered as a group after the deadline.

Winkle said oversight is needed to assure that all applicants are treated fairly.

“I’m not looking for a preference. I’m just looking to make sure they know about it and are applying,’’ Winkle said.

He said the Asian chamber is sending out text messages in Asian languages to Asian-owned businesses with instructions about how to apply for the grants.

Mesa considers the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Asian Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Chamber of Commerce as partners in community outreach efforts.

To qualify, businesses must have a Mesa

address, must not have received any other sort of federal aid and must have been impacted by the shutdown orders. The grants must be spent on rent and utilities for up to 90 days.

Steven Diep, property manager for Mekong Plaza and operations manager for Mekong Supermarket, said there’s little doubt the pandemic has devastated the district.

In Mekong Plaza, one of the best-known Asian landmarks in the district, only seven out of 28 businesses were open earlier this month, including six restaurants open for takeout only.

He said at the supermarket, which caters to Asian tastes, “business is still pretty good.’’

“Everything was going well’’ before the �irst case of coronavirus in Arizona was reported in January, Diep said. “Everybody stopped coming. They just stayed inside.’’

If anything, Asian senior citizens took the virus more seriously than other people when it was �irst reported because of their experience with other viruses, he said.

“The money needs to be distributed the right way,’’ Diep said. “The real businesses that are getting hurt are the moms and pops.

They are the ones who need it the most.’’

Diep said he does not favor racial preferences and would prefer to see the state go slowly in allowing reopening businesses, despite the pandemic’s stunning impact on the Asian community.

Diep said he believes it is more important to avoid a second wave of illness and death than to rush a reopening because a sustained recovery in business depends upon restoring the public’s health and con�idence.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted the Stay at Home order as of May 15, but he also ordered that social distancing health precautions remain in effect. Restaurants, hair salons, retail and health clubs are gradually reopening In the meantime, Diep said Mekong Plaza is trying to be understanding with businesses that are hurting, reducing rents when necessary so they have a chance to survive.

“We are trying to be �lexible with everyone,’’ he said. 

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Tubing season begins under social distancing

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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or about a month, tubers, boaters and others seeking to cool down on nearly 100-degrees days �louted Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order and Tonto National Forest’s parking restrictions.

Their rebellion against measures designed to slow the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, apparently based upon soaring temperatures and boredom rather than politics, plunged the normally picturesque Lower Salt River into traf�ic and parking chaos.

Salt River Tubing and the popular Blue Point Recreation Area were part of a long list of closures ordered by Tonto of�icials to discourage large crowds from congregating.

But as temperatures rose, the tubers and boaters came anyway – even though there was no place to legally park.

Hundreds of cars were parked illegally along Bush Highway north of Mesa despite a considerable and obvious law enforcement presence.

While tubers carried rafts and �loatation devices for long treks up and down rolling hills to the river, �ive or six Maricopa County Sheriff’s Of�ice deputies stuck orange tickets on their cars, scrawling the ominous message “tow zone’’ on them.

A group of tubers, who appeared to be in their 20s, said they were bored, because so many other forms of entertainment were closed or unavailable.

Robin, who did not give her last name, said she wanted to cool off from the heat.

“We’re going to risk it,’’ said Ryan Gates, another tuber who came to the river with Robin and a couple of other friends.

Another young woman simply said, “because we’re stupid,’’ when a reporter pointed out the heavy police presence.

Sgt. Bryant Vanegas, an MCSO spokesman, said the parking issue had become an ongoing problem near Blue Point.

He said the cars were being ticketed for parking illegally, but no one had been towed even though they were parking in a tow zone.

“The temperatures are getting up there right now. That’s when people are going to the lake,’’ he said.

The pandemonium may soon fade, however, as the area settles into its usual pat-

ing recreational opportunities to forest visitors while providing for the safety of our employees and the public,” he said.

“We ask visitors to avoid crowded areas and parking illegally. Over the past month, the entire forest has seen unprecedented visitation numbers,’’ Bosworth said.

“While opening additional recreation sites will help address crowding and parking issues, we anticipate visitation will continue to exceed Social distancing may be difficult to enforce when tubers are afloat on the Lower Salt River but the company that drives them from capacity in some areas.’’ the parking lot to the water will make them wear bandanas on their face if they don't want to walk there. (Special to the Tribune) Bosworth asked visitors to tern of summertime fun and revelry.

But it warned visitors that overcrowd- be good stewards of the land by leaving no But this time with a dose of social dis- ing is likely and said visitors permits will trace behind. He also asked visitors to foltancing added to the mix. be required at the many fee areas in the low social distancing guidelines.

After Ducey announced last Tuesday forest, including Blue Point.

The opening of Salt River Tubing gives that he was letting his stay-at-home order “In conjunction with Governor Ducey’s the tubers a better option than parking ilexpire, Salt River Tubing announced it is phased reopening of Arizona, we are legally – but they also will have to follow now open for the season – just in time for opening many popular sites on the for- social distancing.

Memorial Day weekend. est for public use and enjoyment,” Tonto By lifting the closures, Tonto is eliminatThe Tonto National Forest also an- National Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth ing an unusual situation in which trails, rivnounced that it is lifting closures in virtu- said in a release issued Thursday. ers and lakes were technically open to pub“We recognize the importance of provid- lic use, but access was greatly restricted. ally all developed recreation areas.

“People are drawn to the water when it gets hotter. We have not closed the forest,’’ Anne Thomas, a Tonto spokeswoman, said during the closures.

“I think what’s happening is they see one car; they park behind it and it gains momentum.’’

She said that nationwide, public lands are experiencing an uptick in visitation, with a lack of other recreational choices during the pandemic contributing to that trend.

Thomas said the forest does not formally track visitation numbers, but that longtime employees have reported that they have never seen larger crowds.

“People have their favorite places,’’ Thomas said. “I know people are trying to get to the water.’’

Lynda Breault, a spokeswoman for Salt River Tubing, a permittee of Tonto, said she was noti�ied by a ranger in an email that her company was “good to go’’ for opening its 40th anniversary season on Saturday.

While Tonto Forest was under a number of restrictions as the weather started to heat up over the past month, “We are very excited about opening and people seeking relief in the Lower Salt River weren't about to let closed parking lots stop them. They simply parked illegally on the road leading to the river. (Jim Walsh/Tribune Staff)

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Court ruling likely kills some initiative drives

May Is Better Hearing Month!

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that signatures in the initiative process have to be done by an actual human beVision screenings are ing,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. rizona groups still trying to put The online E-Qual system has no circuperformed annually. measure on the November bal- lators, with supporters “signing’’ online lot are going to have to try to get petitions by providing identifying inforneeded signatures the old-fashioned face- mation through a web site maintained by to-face way despite the COVID-19 out- the secretary of state’s of�ice.

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EV Realtor leading effort to recall Ducey

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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alling him a “tyrant’’ who has violated his oath of of�ice, a Gilbert resident who has been helping to organize protests at the Capitol against the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Gov. Doug Ducey is now seeking to oust him from of�ice.

Legal papers �iled May with the Secretary of State contend that the governor’s executive orders are unconstitutional and Marko Trickovic wants to force a special election to not only remove him before his term ends after 2022 but also to give voters a chance to select someone else.

The burden is substantial: He and allies need 594,111 signatures by Aug. 29 to force an election. But given the normal disquali�ication rate on petitions, the more realistic goal could be closer to 750,000.

Trickovic, chair of what he is calling Arizonans for Liberty, acknowledged the hurdle. But he said enough people are angry with the governor for shutting down the state’s economy and for doing it in what he calls illegally.

Trickovic �igures that if he can �ind 200 people each collecting at least 30 signatures a day, he should be able to force an election.

There already has been some sentiment building against the governor over both his stay-at-home order and his directive that only “essential’’ businesses can

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tures needed is the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, which seeks to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

Spokeswoman Stacy Pearson said circulators already have more than 300,000, enough to provide a margin should some signatures turn out to be invalid and challenges are made to other petitions.

Less clear are the fates of two other measures.

One would put a 3.5 percent surcharge on taxable income above $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for couples to raise about $940 million a year for public education.

The other would allow judges to impose shorter prison sentences than now required under “truth in sentencing’’ laws

remain open.

But feelings may have only become more in�lamed when Ducey announced two weeks ago that he would not let the �irst order expire as scheduled April 30.

The governor may also have further in�lamed feelings with his comments aimed at business owners who had threatened to ignore his orders and open their doors anyway.

“He literally declared war on the citizens of Arizona,’’ Trickovic said. “The fact that he came out and said he would jail people for trying to earn a living and feed people, that’s a tyrant.’’

Trickovic acknowledged that if Ducey has acted in an unconstitutional fashion there is another potential remedy: have someone affected by the orders �ile suit and ask a court to void the executive orders. But he said the issue goes beyond the legal violations.

“He has violated his oath of of�ice,’’ Trickovic said. “He doesn’t deserve to sit where he’s sitting.’’

While recalls are dif�icult, they are not impossible.

Under the Arizona Constitution, it takes the signatures equivalent to 25 percent of those who voted for all candidates in the last gubernatorial election.

Foes of Gov. Evan Mecham gathered enough signatures to force an election. But it never got that far as the Legislature impeached him and removed him from of�ice.

and permit inmates sentenced for nondangerous offenses to be released after serving 50 percent of their time versus the current 85 percent.

Pearson, who represents both, said the signature gathering had continued through the governor’s stay-at-home order.

She said crculators put the petitions on a clipboard, stepped back, let the person sign it in their presence, and then picked it up.

The deadline to �ile petitions is not until July 2.

Other proposals, though, are dead.

That includes the Save Our Schools Act, which sought to ask voters to limit the number of vouchers of state tax dollars that parents can use to send their children to private and parochial schools.

It would have prohibited the state from issuing vouchers to more than 1 percent

In 2011, those seeking the ouster of Senate President Russell Pearce submitted more than 18,300 signatures to force an election; they needed just 7,756 to be valid. Voters in his Mesa legislative district turned him out in favor of fellow Republican Jerry Lewis.

How deep and wide is the resentment of Ducey has yet to be shown.

A survey done for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry found that even among Republicans, only 12 percent thought Ducey had gone too far with 73 percent calling his approach “about right.’’

Trickovic said the reason there may not be more support at this point for a recall is that people are not getting the facts.

He said many of the more than 60,000 deaths nationally being attributed to COVID-19 involved people with preexisting conditions.

“These are the same people that were at risk of dying of a cold or the �lu,’’ Trickovic said. “However, the media and government agencies that have lied to the people have gone out there and made this thing look like Ebola.’’

Trickovic, a real estate agent, said this isn’t partisan, saying he is a Republican precinct committeeman. But he acknowledged that, even if the drive doesn’t succeed in recalling the governor, he would be happy if it damaged Ducey politically.

“If anything, we will expose who Doug Ducey is,’’ Trickovic said. “And, if

of total children enrolled in public schools.

With about 1.1 million students in traditional district and charter schools, that would have set the cap at about 11,000.

“We had a robust start and, had that continued, we would have been �ine,’’ said Dawn Penich-Thacker, one of the organizers. She also said the group did not have a lot of money to hire paid circulators.

“Our own network is passionate about the issue,’’ Penich-Thacker said. “But they’re not comfortable going door to door, not social distancing, and we’re not going to ask them to do that.’’

Also dead is a proposal that was being pushed by the National Credit Alliance to overturn virtually all of the laws that now limit annual interest charges on loans to 36 percent a year.

Sean Noble, who was managing the

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Gilbert Realtor Marko Trickovic is upset with Gov. Doug Ducey’s business closings to fight the pandemic and wants the governor recalled. (Special to the Tribune)

anything, that’s going to hurt his chances of potentially running for a Senate seat in two years, like he thinks he’s going to do, or possibly for vice president.’’ 

campaign for the lenders, had called it a “stand against socialism.’’

Brnovich said that’s not a decision for courts to make.

“The constitution is very clear on this,’’ he said. “If petitioners don’t like what the constitution says they need to work on changing the constitution.’’ 

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Multiplexes can open, but won’t for now

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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ome Saturday, you can legally go catch a �lick at your local theater.

Gov. Doug Ducey says it’s now OK. But don’t pack the kids in the car just yet or �ill your purse with candy from the dollar store.

Theater operators contacted by Capitol Media Services say they’re not ready to open the doors just yet – if for no other reasons than there simply isn’t anything new to throw up on the screen.

But they are willing to sell you popcorn, and even bring it out to the curb

for you.

The Department of Health Services has released its guidelines for how the theaters should operate, covering everything from seating to butter dispensers for popcorn.

Only thing is, these are being phrased as suggestions and recommendations.

And that leaves a lot up to individual operators – and, ultimately, to customers to see if they feel safe.

As to other recreational opportunities, don’t hold your breath waiting to see the �irst pitch of the season.

Ducey has said that games can go on, albeit without fans.

But Major League Baseball isn’t ready yet, either. The latest news show team owners looking for a start in early July – assuming some arrangement can be reached with players.

“Although we are not planning to reopen our theaters now, we are anxious for the day we can safely and responsibly welcome guests back into our theaters to watch movies on the big screen, where they are meant to be seen,’’ reads a statement from Harkins Theatres.

The company says it is working with public health of�icials and industry partners to �inalize a reopening plan and safety protocols.

“Another necessary criteria is a reliable and continuous slate of great new theatrical �ilms,’’ the company said, saying it is waiting for the planned release of anticipated summer blockbusters like “Wonder Woman 1984’’ and “Mulan.’’

Potentially the �irst up could be “Tenet,’’ the latest �ilm from “Batman’’ director Christopher Nolan scheduled for release on July 17.

AMC, the other big player in Arizona, did not immediately return calls seeking a schedule. The company is not listing any showtimes for the immediate future. 

Salt River Fields offering drive-in movies

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer

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cottsdale Airpark-based R Entertainment is promising to “adapt and overcome” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Instead of throwing events with elbowto-elbow crowds, R Entertainment is taking social distancing seriously and hosting drive-in movies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

“We wanted to show people that they could get out of their houses in a safe way and have fun,” said Kerry Dunne of R Entertainment. “One thing we believe is people feel safe in their cars, as opposed to a room with 5,000 people.”

And it worked. All 100 spots were sold out for the �irst weekend’s movies, “Frozen II” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” May 1 to May 3.

“The faces on these kids were priceless,” Kerry said. “Everybody was smiling and happy. People were dressed up in princess costumes. It was all worth it.”

His brother, Dave Dunne, who runs Salt River Fields, said interest has blossomed for the pop-up drive-in movie experience.

“We’re getting a lot of interest from people who want to do corporate buyouts for their staff or customers to come out for a night,” Dave said.

The operator of the pop-up drive-in movie operation at Salt River Fields even runs a modest concession stand, but bring your own popcorn because the refreshments are all factory-wrapped.

(Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

“I know it’s going to start getting hot here pretty soon, but I think this might have more legs than I thought. Once the governor lifts everything off and we go back to normal, we might keep trying this for a while.

“We’ve even thought about bringing it back for other times of the year, when the weather is a little nicer, like Christmas or early December/late November. We could have a Christmas Village with Santa and

show some holiday movies.”

The movies are shown in the Center Field lot on the east side of the complex on an LED wall attached to a stage. Sound is piped in through the car radio. The price is $25 per carload and concessions can be added.

For a list of movies, visit srfdrivein.com.

“I was happily surprised with the picture quality and the sound was fantastic,” Dave said.

Kerry added, “It’s really amazing to have

this kind of technology to be able to do this.

When technology meets opportunity, it really works out for everybody. The experience, the sound and the picture were great.

The screen was out with a major rock band all last year. It’s just been hanging around in a warehouse with the guys from Showboss. Pro Production said they had a stage.

My brother runs Salt River Fields. It felt like the Hardy Boys do a festival.”

Kerry said they’re working with the Diamondbacks to create a Little League night, and others have called for a �irst-responders’ night.

The Dunnes are considering other types of events, too, such as concerts, karaoke nights and comedy shows.

“There was a car concert in Denmark that went off really, really well,” Kerry said, “We’ve been discussing that. We were thinking of rolling out some really cool concerts where everyone turns on their speakers and they beam the show into the car. We can make the shows interactive with Instagram, too. We can be creative as can be. The technology allows us to do so many things.

“What makes this so fun is the technology is so �lexible. This has been a blessing for Salt River Fields, our partner, and us. We’re on the cutting edge of doing something positive and we keep exploring our options. It may die out the end of May and it’ll be an interesting chapter in our lives.” 

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Virus-related scams bedevil law enforcement

BY JOSHUA GERARD GARGIULO Cronkite News

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o get an idea of how fast scams are developing around the coronavirus, just ask Katie Conner, a spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

“It seems like every day … a new scam pops up,” said Conner, who said her of�ice has been closely monitoring consumer fraud claims. “And we are really trying to stay ahead and get these warnings out there.”

But Brnovich’s of�ice and other consumer groups said the threat of COVID-19 and the national focus on it have combined with the speed and anonymity of the internet to spread scams that have left watchdogs across the country scrambling.

“We are updating our site about every 30 minutes, working to provide tips to consumers and information to consumers as frequently as possible,” said Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG).

Groups say the scams themselves are not new, coming in the form of phishing emails, investment scams and supposed miracle products.

What’s different, they say, is the intense focus on COVID-19 and the “creative” use of the internet to spread messages, often false, about it.

“With social media, scammers can quickly spread the news about a fake miracle cure or fake product. We have seen just about everything in the last couple weeks,” Conner said. “That’s why we really want consumers to remember there is no cure for COVID-19.”

Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, vice dean of public health at Johns Hopkins University, said that sham treatment can be fatal.

That was the case where a Mesa man last month died after he and his wife drank �ish-tank cleaner because it contained a chemical that President Donald Trump had cited as a possible treatment.

“We have had these horrible reports of

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the sale of colloidal silver as a possible COVID-19 treatment. It came two days after the Food and Drug Administration issued ceaseand-desist letters to Bakker and six other companies for selling unapproved coronavirus treatments.

Chuck Bell, programs director of Consumer Reports, believes part of the problem is that no one has the time to check claims as was done in the past.

When Trump cited hydroxychloroquine, the chemical implicated in the Arizona death as a possible treatment and later suggested that bleach might be used to defeat the disease, the comOnline and other scams are nothing new but they have accelerated in recent months ments went out live. as a result of the pandemic. (Rusty Clark/100K Photos/Creative Commons) Trump later claimed he was being sarcastic with people ingesting these large quantities of his bleach statement, but not before the different chemicals, in hopes they might makers of Lysol issued a statement that protect themselves, and actually getting very sick or dying from that,” Sharfstein “under no circumstance” should disinfectants be used on the body. said.

“There is less mediation, there’s not Sharfstein and U.S. Attorney for Marynecessarily a doctor or a journalist that land Robert Hur said in a recent online is standing between that product and conference that people need to “stay the consumer,” Bell said. “In the old days skeptical” and look to reputable sources … you would have a lot of reporters that for information. would criticize a fraudulent product. But “There is a lot of fraud and misleadwhat has happened is, the sellers and reing information out there about differtailers can go right to the consumer.” ent types of things people can do with …

Consumers have to bear some of the medicines, or supplements or vitamins to blame as well, he said. protect themselves,” Sharfstein said.

“Consumers are very trusting,” Bell said.

Prosecutors in Missouri recently sued “We are assuming that that doctor has our televangelist Jim Bakker for promoting

own best health interests at stake. So you have to look behind it and realize there is a commercial interest.”

Brown said Arizona PIRG is constantly updating its website in hopes of keeping consumers aware of the latest scams. But it is also working to pull together information consumers can rely on, she said.

“Arizona PIRG is also working to compile trusted resources in the state,” she said. “We may not have all the answers, but we are trying to compile them.”

She said her group is “working to provide tips for consumers and make sure that government of�icials are aware of false advertising or any potential illegal schemes.”

In recent weeks, the Arizona Attorney General’s of�ice has posted notices of three potential scams, and members of the state’s congressional delegation have also posted online warnings on their websites.

Hur said the best defense for consumers is a healthy dose of skepticism.

“Please be skeptical, please be leery,” Hur said. “If you think you have a lead on some helpful information, go directly to the source. Don’t click your way through something that reports to be from Johns Hopkins, go directly to the Johns Hopkins website. There, you can be assured that you are getting accurate genuine information.”

Conner added that slowing the spread of misinformation can be as simple as thinking before clicking “send.”

“It is very easy for posts to share, and for people to like and comment. So that is why consumers need to keep their guard up,” she said. “If people can remember this it will be helpful – if you did not initiate the contact, it is probably a scammer.

“We need consumers to be as vigilant as possible during this very dif�icult time, do their research and consult with health experts and their doctors about any cures or medicines,” Conner said. “And if you have been a victim of fraud, don’t hesitate to call.” 

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Libertarians face opposition in ballot law �ight

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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ecretary of State Katie Hobbs is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to swat down a last-ditch effort by the Arizona Libertarian Party to make it easier to put its candidates on the general election ballot.

In new legal �ilings last week, attorneys for Hobbs acknowledge that prior to 2015 a Libertarian contender for governor or statewide of�ice could qualify for the ballot with as few as 133 signatures on nomination papers.

Now, contenders have to get about 3,000 supporters.

But Assistant Attorney General Kara Karlson said that’s not unfair even though it represents close to 10 percent of all registered Libertarians.

She said those seeking to run under the Libertarian banner are entitled to seek signatures not just from members of their own party but the more than 1.2 million Arizonans who are registered as independents.

Karlson said the fact that Libertarians

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hoping the public will cooperate with us’’ about social distancing, she said. “It’s almost an experiment.’’

Visitors park in the Salt River Tubing parking lot for $19 plus tax per person to use a tube and to take a shuttle bus to the river and back to their car. Salt River Tubing will pass out a bandana to everyone who wants to use their service. All visitors will be required to use the bandana or some other face mask during the roundtrip bus ride.

“They are free bandanas we’re giving to everyone. We’re saying, hang onto it,’’ Breault said, because it is also required for the ride back to the car.

She suggested that tubers wear the bandanas around their necks during their ride on the river.

“We want to keep our employees safe as well as our guests. We are encouraging them to be responsible,’’ Breault said.

She said she witnessed some “backlash’’ at Costco, which is requiring employees and shoppers alike to wear face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but she

want to gather support from only among their own tiny party is a “self-in�licted harm’’ and not because of anything done to them by the state.

The �iling does not address the fact that the Republicans – who control the state Legislature and pushed through the change in 2015 – conceded there was at least a partial political motivation behind the move.

They wanted to keep Libertarians off the ballot amid fears that the party’s candidates were siphoning off votes that otherwise would go to GOP contenders.

Prior to 2015, each party could put a candidate on the ballot based on a percentage of those registered with that party. That’s what led to the low threshold for Libertarians.

Under the 2015 law, the test was altered to be based on the number of people who could sign a candidate’s nominating papers. And that includes independents.

When lower courts refused to disturb the law, attorney Oliver Hall from the Center for Competitive Democracy, representing the Libertarian Party, sought intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court.

decided to still require the face coverings.

Anyone who refuses to wear the bandana will be denied service.

“It’s your choice. To go tubing with us, your choice is contingent on wearing the bandana,’’ Breault said.

She said other social distancing measures will include limiting the number of

He charges that the state cannot force Libertarians to depend on political independents to get their names on the ballot, particularly as they cannot actually vote in the primary.

The bottom line, he said, is that a Libertarian contender, seeking support from like-minded people who are af�iliated with the party, have a much higher burden.

So, he wants the 2015 law voided, returning the statutes to the way they were before.

Karlson told the justices the party was asking for special treatment.

She pointed out while they want the lower signature requirement – the one based solely on party registration–- they never challenged the part of the law allowing them to also get signatures from independents.

“In other words, they want to continue to have the ability to gather signatures from over one million voters, but submit only 133 signatures to qualify a statewide candidate who could, ultimately, represent 7.28 million people,’’ she wrote. Karlson said the Libertarians are “attempting

said she was sending crews to the area near the Blue Point Recreation Area to clean up the trash left behind by the tubers who de�ied the parking restrictions.

“We want the river to be clean and beautiful, like we left it,’’ at the end of last summer, Breault said.

“We are very excited about opening and hoping the public will cooperate with us about social distancing, It’s almost an experiment.’’ passengers per bus to 15, even though the buses seat as many as 72 passengers.

But only last week, on May 9, there was little or no evidence that the tubers were paying attention to the CDC guidelines.

They were clustered in groups, including a family with small children. Swimming trunks, bikinis, tank tops and �lip �lops were way more popular than masks.

In anticipation to opening day, Breault

Ducey gradually has allowed restaurants, hair salons, retail stores and health clubs to re-open, but only if they adopt social distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“This doesn’t mean to return to normal. This is the next step forward,’’ Ducey said. “I would like them to feel safe, based upon the gradual decisions we have made over time.’’

to use their internal political party choices to manipulate Arizona law to obtain preferential ballot access with truly miniscule support.’’

The justices have given no indication when they will consider the issue.

In pushing for the change, several Republicans made no secret of their belief that Libertarian candidates were costing them elections.

During one debate they cited the 2012 congressional race.

In CD 1, which runs from Flagstaff and the Navajo Nation to the edge of Tucson, Republican Jonathan Paton garnered 113,594 votes against 122,774 for Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick.

But Libertarian Kim Allen picked up 15,227 votes – votes that then-Rep. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, who is now a state senator, contended likely would have gone to Paton.

Similarly, in the newly created CD 9 which encompasses parts of Tempe and Phoenix, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema bested Vernon Parker by 10,251 votes, with Libertarian Powell Gammill tallying 16,620.  But while the transmission of COVID-19 appears to have slowed, the death toll continues to mount, with 624 deaths in Arizona through Thursday morning, 781 patients still hospitalized, and 201 on a ventilator.

“We are making gradual, responsible decisions along the way. What an Arizonan decides to do is up to them,’’ Ducey said. 

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Mesa teacher is connecting virtually with students through fun, interactive videos he creates alongside his sixth-grade son.

Hamlet Opazo has recited the morning announcements at Leman Academy of Excellence in Mesa since it opened in 2018.

But when the coronavirus pandemic shifted in-person classes to online for the remainder of the school year, Opazo wanted to �ind a way to interact with students in a way that would keep them engaged.

“I was trying to �ind something I could do for our students, our scholars,” Opazo said. “I just started �ilming myself and it’s kind of progressed from there.”

He began creating short videos with different themes. On Wednesdays, he and his son, Phoenix, generally use Legos.

“I enjoy helping put together the Legos and helping with the scenery and things like that,” Phoenix said. “I think it’s very important that kids should have something to look forward to everyday and it’s nice to be able to help with that.”

The themes often vary. His video has used Lego Star Wars and in one he played Indiana Jones.

Recently, he took students through a virtual time machine back to the 1950s and showed them how to make a hula-hoop out of PVC pipe to stay active.

Each video covers a different subject, such as physical education and he routinely tells students about a historical event that happened on that speci�ic day.

Opazo typically �ilms his videos the day before releasing them.

“The videos now and when I �irst started a much different,” Opazo said. “When I �irst started, they were �ive minutes long and it only took about 30 minutes or so to �ilm. But now, some take four to almost seven hours long from beginning to the point where I send them off.

“I’ll have some ideas that I want to put in the videos, but I have to �igure out what

Hamlet Opazo, a teacher at Leman Academy of Excellence in Mesa, films interactive daily announcement videos with the help of his son, Phoenix, for the students at the school with different themes and a fun twist. (Pablo Robles/ Tribune Staff)

props to use and how many different locations I can �ilm while being home.”

Opazo began reciting morning announcements at an American school in Kuwait, where he and his wife worked following his graduation from Grand Canyon

University.

He found the typical, “good morning, go to class” message lacking in motivation for the kids and so, when he began speaking over the PA system, he added his own touch.

“I just wanted to do something to get our day going,” Opazo said. “It was just something like, ‘good morning, students. I hope you have a good day,’ then maybe throw in a little joke in there to hopefully get a little laugh. Sometimes they would come up and be like, ‘Hey, Mr. Hamlet, your jokes are kind of cheesy and corny.’

“But they still got a laugh out of it.”

Opazo and Anita then went on to teach in North Africa for a year before returning to the U.S. He then began working at Leman Academy while Anita taught music at their Chandler home.

Opazo said it’s refreshing to continue to have an impact on the lives of his students.

He often hears positive feedback from other teachers or parents and students about his videos.

Many have told him his morning announcement video is something they look forward to on a daily basis and that the lessons have helped kids stay engaged.

Opazo said even children from out of state email him about an art technique they learned from one of his videos.

The support from the Leman Academy community motivates him to continue putting a spin on morning announcements.

“As teachers, or parents or even anybody who is a mentor or trying to be an in�luence on someone’s life, you never know what impact you will have on someone,” Opazo said.

“I look back on people who have been a big in�luence on my life when I was younger, and I don’t know if they realize how much they meant to me.

“We have a job to do as teachers, as parents and as mentors to the younger generation of giving them the best that we can to help them in whatever journey they are going through.”

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Mesa �lorist glad to be blooming again

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lower shops have been feeling the sting since non-essential businesses were closed.

Weddings, proms and other special occasions are big business for the �loral industry but many festivities were canceled.

Flower deliveries to hospitals and doctor of�ices were also banned.

Pop N Daisies Floral on the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and University Drive was among the �lorists who felt that sting.

It closed for three weeks but is now reopened, offering contactless deliveries and curbside pickup – which likely will continue through summer since it’s a slower time of year.

Supply hasn’t been rosy, either.

“Farms quit growing �lowers since workers couldn’t go in the �ield due to social distancing,” said Jaime Mattson, owner and founder of Pop N Daisies, complaining that it’s competitive getting �lowers these days.

No special orders or �lower requests are being taken.

Right before the shutdown, Mattson had just received a huge shipment of �lowers that she ended up donating to East Valley nursing homes.

Mother’s Day turned out to be their biggest day ever as families sent �lowers to the loved ones they couldn’t visit, according to Mattson.

She started Pop N Daisies as a homebased business but it has sprouted into a full-time job.

“People are starting to �ind us,” said Mattson. “Before we closed the inside of the shop, a lot of people came in and said, ‘We didn’t know you were here.’ But we’re getting our name out there.”

Mattson picked out the name a long time ago.

“Honestly, one day I said, ‘If I ever own a �lower shop, I want it to be Pop N Daisies because I always think of �lowers like a daisy just pops out of the ground.”

Mattson started doing �loral in 2005 but

Pop N Daisies Floral owner Jaime Mattson is flanked by best friend and store helper Sandy Mendenhall and her grandfather and delivery man, Andy Gladd. (Special to the Tribune)

took time off to pursue other careers. She has a nursing background but has more fun arranging �lowers.

Prior to opening Pop N Daisies, Mattson was a manager at another local �lower shop. Then she started her own business out of her home.

She credits her grandfather and delivery driver, Andy Gladd, for helping her grow the business.

“Grandpa said one day, ‘What do you want to do with your business?’ and I said ‘I would like to be in a shop one day,’” said Mattson. “And within three months we were in a shop.”

The shop celebrated its one-year anniversary last November on the �irst anniversary of her grandmother’s passing.

Her photo hangs on the wall of the familyrun business with Mattson’s husband and daughter also working at the store.

The only non-family member, Sandy Mendenhall, Mattson describes like a sister she’s never had and someone she can

count on to run the shop when family members aren’t around.

Pop N Daisies offers the same services as other �lower shops.

But what sets her �lower shop apart from the others is the personal attention she gives to each order, she said.

“I have a hand in everything,” said Mattson. “I make sure everything is good before it goes out. I make sure everything is in order. When I do my own arrangements, I like to put my feelings into it.”

“If someone comes in and wants a sympathy arrangement, I put in the feelings for the loss of that loved one. I like to know the history of the person because it is someone they lost.”

If it’s a wedding, Mattson said, “Brides are very important to me.”

“I tell them all of the time, ‘When you book with me, you’re stuck with me until you walk down that aisle,’” she explained, adding that she gives brides her personal cell phone num-

ber so they can call and text anytime they have a question or need to change anything.

“My special moment with my bride is when I hand her the bouquet. A lot of times I cry because we worked so hard together to get to this point.”

Orders placed for fallen of�icers, soldiers, �ire�ighters or any �irst responder get a 10 percent discount.

For those who’d like to learn the art of �lower arranging, Mattson hosts a class twice a month called “Fun with Flowers” for a $15-$20 fee and participants make their own bouquet to take home. While currently on hold, when the classes resume, the information will be on the Pop N Daisies Facebook page.

Every other week she donates �lowers to Kindness Connectors who help people with memory care challenges design �lowers.

Giving back to the community is important to Mattson. She once did a funeral arrangement for an unclaimed veteran and stepped in to do bridal �lowers pro bono for several brides with venue issues.

For anyone who enjoys having fresh �lowers around the home or of�ice, Mattson has a program that for $80 a month, an arrangement gets delivered every week.

“Every person who comes into my store is important to me,” said Mattson. “Whenever they need me, I’m there.”

All events and specials are posted on the Pop N Daisies Facebook page. 

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spent a chunk of Wednesday at the dermatologist’s of�ice, sitting in the waiting room.

Twenty minutes cooling my heels typically isn’t fun, but this time there was entertainment, pandemic-style: A guy in his �ifties who bristled at the receptionist offering him a disposable face mask.

“We’re requiring masks for everyone’s safety,” she explained.

“Yeah, I’m sure this’ll �ix everything,” said Mr. Tucked In Tommy Bahama Shirt.

“You know these are dangerous, right?”

He took a few steps toward the door, to leave in protest, then apparently changed his mind. Our hero settled for sighing and eye-rolling his way to a chair beneath the

lobby �lat screen, where, mask on, he commenced barking into his iPhone.

“If I sound muf�led, it’s because they’ve got me wearing this stupid %$@^ing mask,” he told the poor soul on the other end of the phone.

It seems covering one’s face in public has become the latest �lashpoint in our ongoing COVID-19 wars.

Costco discovered this a couple weeks ago, immediately after announcing a new policy requiring members and guests to wear a face covering when entering its warehouses.

This 21st century pandemic update of the old “no shirt, no shoes, no service” sign sent some Costco members into a frothing rage, complete with #BoycottCostco trending on social media and a wave of canceled memberships.

Soon after came the predictable back-

lash: Costco received a wave of support for not buckling to the threats and keeping its mask requirement in place.

Expect many more such arguments to occur over the next few weeks, as our economy lurches back into motion, businesses begin reopening and hordes on both sides of this argument turn a simple act – wearing a cheap mask or piece of cloth over your nose and mouth – into a referendum on patriotism, freedom, manhood, civility, intelligence, common courtesy and anything else they can dream up and turn into a meme.

You know what wearing a mask really means? It means you’re wearing a mask.

And pretty much nothing else.

You know what not wearing a mask means? It means you’re not wearing a mask. And pretty much nothing else.

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Mask wearers hold themselves out to be more evolved than those who refuse to wear a mask. Members of Team Breathe Free or Die think of themselves as outlaw badasses, freedom �ighters willing to sacri�ice buying raw almonds and toilet paper in bulk at Costco in service to their cause.

The truth? It’s just a mask, people. Get over yourselves.

Medical science in large part has come down on the side of wearing a mask while in public and in close proximity to others as a way of slowing the spread of COVID-19.

For me, that’s reason enough to cover my face if I’m going to the grocery store, the doctor’s of�ice, the post of�ice, Costco or any potentially crowded spot.

By contrast, I haven’t been wearing a mask when I’m walking the dog, going on a hike or playing golf while keeping a reasonable distance from my playing partners.

In either case, it’s a decision predicated mostly on common sense and a little bit on comfort – and not at all on “what’s the message I’m sending?”

As for the Masked Avenger in my dermatologist’s of�ice, he may still be sitting there grousing about being forced to wear a mask.

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he coronavirus pandemic at one point put the entire world on pause.

Restaurants were forced to transition to takeout and delivery, retail stores were closed and all sporting events were suspended until further notice.

That suspension turned into a cancellation for universities and high schools in March and on April 30, Little League International closed the door on the Little League World Series taking place.

Leagues across the East Valley and Ahwatukee quickly followed suit, canceling their seasons.

“Little League International encouraged leagues to try and have something as long as it was safe to do so,” said Phil Cardis, president of the Red Mountain Little League. “We were kind of holding on to the hope we would be able to do something.”

Little League International President and CEO Stephen Keener said despite the World Series being canceled, individual leagues across the country could still play their respective seasons should it be deemed safe by local health authorities.

Red Mountain Little League was one of the last leagues in the Valley to announce the cancellation.

Both Cardis and the board tried to wait things out as long as they could, as they had hoped for more guidance from state health of�icials on whether or not larger group gatherings could begin to take place sooner rather than later.

Ultimately, however, the thought of risking the safety of players and parents even if games were allowed to resume was something nobody involved with Red Mountain Little League wanted to take head on. Cardis of�icially announced Saturday, May 9 the season was canceled.

“If there was a way for us to provide something for the league, we wanted to do it,” Cardis said. “We wanted to work hard to give the kids in the community some sort of viable option.”

Cardis had to break the news to his son, George, a 12-year-old in his last season

Phil Cardis, the president of Red Mountain Little League in Mesa, said it was difficult to tell his sons, George, left and Luke, who are both now 12 and 10 years old, that the season had to be canceled. (Curtesy Phil Cardis)

with Little League. George had hoped to make the All-Star team this summer and get the chance to win a state title and go further, perhaps even to Williamsport, Penn. for the Little League World Series.

Making it to Williamsport is every Little League player’s dream. But much like it was for seniors in high school in their �inal season, the opportunity was unfortunately taken away.

“I was disappointed,” George said. “I was just looking forward to playing. Everyone supported each other this year and had

Rich Groppenbacher, a longtime coach for his son, Cash, in Chandler National Little League, said it was difficult to have the season taken away due to the pandemic. (Courtesy Rich Groppenbacher)

good sportsmanship.”

Cardis hopes Little League will establish some sort of waiver that allows this year’s 12-year-olds to compete in their own division rather than moving up to juniors or out of the league completely next year.

The participation rate drops considerably at the juniors’ level. Games are played at larger �ields, which often doesn’t bode well for some players. There’s also the factor of kids electing to pursue club and junior high

ball instead.

“A lot of kids don’t play after 12, it’s a numbers game,” said Doug Brewster, the president of Chandler National Little League. “There’s a huge drop with kids moving on to different things.”

Brewster has been involved with Chandler National for 20 years, dating back to when his son, who is now 25, started playing. He’s been a member of the board for 18 years and is in his 11th as president.

He, too, explored all avenues to preserve the 2020 season. But ultimately, Chandler National agreed to cancel the season and offer refunds to the families. Most, however, elected to donate it directly back to the league. Brewster said this was done out of concern for the league to continue operations going forward.

“A lot of the emails we received back were telling us to keep the money because they don’t want Chandler National to fold,” Brewster said. “We spend all of our money up front from uniforms, to �ields and equipment. A lot of parents enjoy Chandler National and they want to give back.”

Brewster said the most dif�icult part about announcing the cancellation of the season as informing the 12-year-olds who will age out of the league.

Cash Groppenbacher, who was looking forward to carrying on the legacy of Chandler National’s All-Star success, took the news better than others.

“I kind of knew it would happen from

Doug Brewster, the president of Chandler National Little League, had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season. (Courtesy Doug Brewster)

the start because everything else was canceled,” said Cash, who will attend Bogle Junior High in the fall. “I will still have more opportunities in junior high, high school and maybe even college.”

Rich Groppenbacher, Cash’s father and longtime coach in Chandler National, believes this All-Star season could have been special for the league.

“The �inality of it is there’s hope one day then it’s gone, it was a hard one to take,” Rich said. “Within our district, we were all really good teams. It was a fun summer last year and it would’ve been fun to get a chance to do it again.”

Chandler American League also started issuing refunds to families, as well as all �ive of the other leagues in Mesa. Both Gilbert American and Gilbert National also announced cancellations of the season.

“It was gut-wrenching to say the least,” said Ray Ng, president of the Ahwatukee Little League which canceled its season on April 30. “We have about 50 or 60 12-year-olds where this is their last year and a majority of them have been playing in our league for a long time. To have this last year taken from them is dif�icult.

“We tried to do everything we could to save the season for them.” 

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City of Mesa Public Notice Correction Correction to Substantial Amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2015-2019 Five-year Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan Date of Publication: May 17, 2020 Notice of a Substantial Amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2015-2019 Five-year Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan In accordance with 24 CFR 91.05(c)(2) and subpart B of the federal regulations relative to citizen participation for Community Planning and Development Programs and applicable waivers made available to those requirements through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the City of Mesa is making an amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the 2019 Annual Action Plan available to the public through this notice.

Notice of Five-Day Public Comment Period May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020

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Michelle Albanese, Director Housing & Community Development City of Mesa MS-9870 P.O. Box 1466 Mesa, AZ 85211-1466 480-644-4546 You may also email comments no later than May 22, 2020 to Michelle Albanese at Michelle.Albanese@mesaaz.gov or by phone at 480-644-4546.

The amendment to the 2015-2019 City of Mesa’s 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2019 Annual Action Plan enable the City of Mesa to receive and administer $1,130,033 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The ESG funds will be use for the following ESG eligible activities:

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• Emergency Shelter - $364,445 • Street Outreach - $80,000 (correction) • Rapid Rehousing - $214,100 (correction) • Homeless Prevention – $358,485 Administration - $113,000 • Additional ESG funding made available to the City by HUD through the CARES Act is unknown at this time. The City will submit another substantial amendment for any additional funding if it is received.

However, the substantial amendment will be to the City’s new 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan.

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Further, eligible ESG costs incurred as of March 27, 2020, which is the date in which President Trump signed the CARES Act and paid for with nonfederal funds, may be repaid with ESG funding, including those made under the CARES Act. These pre-award costs will meet all HUD requirements applicable to ESG, including those under the CARES Act. During the five-day public comment period, an electronic copy of this notice, along with the list of awardees, may be found on the City’s Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/community-development Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al 480-644-2767.

Michelle Albanese, Director May 13, 2020

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CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE T.I. 7550 EAST ADOBE STREET, MESA AZ 85207 CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. CP0878 HUD PROJECT NO. IDIS-808 CDBG PROJECT NO. CP0878CDBG (FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECT – DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration.

This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: The contractor shall furnish, install and renovate the interior of the Oakwood Creative Care Facility housed within the Red Mountain Multigeneration Center located at 7550 E. Adobe Road as shown on the plans and specifications. Work to include but not limited to demolition and removals, installation of new interior walls, flooring, electrical, mechanical, doors and hardware and fire sprinklers.

The Engineer’s Estimate range is $85,000 - $90,000.

For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above.

Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $22.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com.

One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing.

In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c.

If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.”

Work shall be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements.

The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa.

BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 10, 17, 24, 2020 / 30575

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: CONSULTANT ON-CALL LIST FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an on-call basis in the following area/category: General Engineering Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of oncall consultants for General Engineering. This category is further defined below: General Engineering Services typically involve studies, new construction, upgrades, extensions, rehabilitations or other modifications. Typical projects include (but are not limited to) grading, drainage improvements, traffic studies, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), surveying, structural engineering (i.e., special inspections, structural ratings, bridge and minor building structural designs), and miscellaneous engineering.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below.

RFQ Lists. This RF Q is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/architectural-engineering-design-opportunities.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10 point. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2020. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name and OnCall General Engineering.

Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Michele Davila of the Engineering Department at Michele.Davila@mesaaz.gov.

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FALCON FIELD HIGLEY RAMP EAST RECONSTRUCTION FALCON FIELD AIRPORT PROJECT NO. CP0921 -

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.

All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration.

This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Reconstructing a portion of the ramp to the limits shown in the project plans. The existing asphalt and base materials will be removed, and a new pavement section will be constructed. The existing aircraft tie-downs from the area will be removed prior to the pavement removal operation and new aircraft tie-downs will be installed after the new pavement section is constructed. Temporary and permanent pavement markings will be applied to the new asphalt.

The Engineer’s Estimate range is $500,000 to 700,000.

For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above.

Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed.

The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $30, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com.

One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing.

In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c.

If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.”

Work shall be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements.

The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa.

BETH HUNING , City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 10, 17, 2020 / 30546

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: FIBER NETWORK EXPANSION PHASE 2 PROJECT NO. CP0696 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CMAR for the Fiber Network Expansion Phase 2 Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CMAR and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping.

The scope of work for the Construction Services phase of the project will include the following: furnish & install new fiber optic cable installed in 157,700 LF of existing conduit; furnish & install 44,900 LF of quad 2” conduit w/1” conduit, #12 tracer wire, # 9 pull boxes, 4x4 manholes & new fiber optic cable; deliver the fiber optic cable to eleven (11) City facilities; and various fiber strand splices as needed on the project. The estimated construction cost is $5,000,000.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on May 27, 2020 at 8:00am remotely as a video and telephone conference. If you would like to participate, please send an email to stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov to receive the invite. At this meeting, the project team, including City staff will discuss the scope of work, general contract requirements and respond to questions from the attendees. The video conference Pre-Submittal Conference is not mandatory. All interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether they attend the conference or not. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below.

RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications by June 4, 2020 at 2:00PM to EngineeringRFQ@mesaaz.gov. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title.

Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 17, 24, 2020 / 30634

BETH HUNING City Engineer

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dren, Art and Jim. They moved to Mesa where they worked at McDonalds, attended catholic church, and played BINGO at Fort McDowell Casino. In 2009 she moved to Washington where she passed away peacefully.

Rita is survived by her sister, two sons, three grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

Rita’s ashes will be laid to rest in Grafton’s Saint John’s Cemetery; no services now. In lieu of flowers, please share memories and hug your loved ones.

Ross James Van Duser

Born July 6, 1933, passed April 29, 2020 in Kirkland, Washington. He was born in Rochester New York to John and Margaret Van Duser. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard during which time he served in the Vietnam War, participated in the Bering Sea patrol and finally retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3.

He pursued a second career as a Machinist with Boeing before eventually retiring to Arizona. He was a proud Mason, Moose and Elk. His hobbies were league bowling, RV’ing and dancing with his wife, Earline and many friends throughout the years.

Ross is survived by his wife of 65 years Earline Van Duser, and four children and their spouses - John (Ilona), Stacy (Jim) Trudy (Michael) and Keith; also his brother Tom of Loveland, Colorado. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack. Because of the ongoing corona virus a celebration of his life will be held later this summer. In remembrance you may choose to make a donation to the charity of your choice in his name. See you later alligator.

Norman Lyle Knox quietly passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Norman was born to Orval A. and Leota Neely Knox in Chandler AZ in 1933, and was grandson of Arizona Pioneers, T.A.”Alex” and Martha Knox.

He had two younger sisters, Muriel and Barbara.

Norman attended Chandler schools, graduating from Chandler High in 1951. While there, he played in various bands, played baseball, was involved in student government, and sang in the choir. He was an avid Chandler High booster and received recognition for his work and support over the decades.

Norman went to ASU for one year (rooming with Jamie Sossaman) then transferred to UC Davis, to major in Agriculture. While there, he joined Theta Xi fraternity as well as Alpha Zeta and was involved in many campus activities as well as the marching band.

He graduated in 1955, came home and 4 days after arriving home, married Barbara Jean Gaddis. After honeymooning, Norman and Barbara settled into married life and farming. He farmed with Orval and on his own from 1955 to 2005. At the time of his death, he was still involved in the family citrus operation in Tulare Co., CA. Norman farmed cotton, alfalfa, small grains, corn, sugar beets, and several varieties of native plants for seed. Norman and Barbara had 2 sons, Lyle and Alex.

Norman was very active both in and out of the agriculture community. He served on PCA and FLB boards, Chandler Ginning board, CALCOT board, Western Farm Credit Bank and US AGbank boards, RWCD board, Maricopa Co. Pollution Control Board, Chandler Hospital board, AZ Grain board, and AZ Cotton Growers, to name a few. He was particularly proud to be a member of the Otto and Edna Neely Foundation board. As a lifelong member of the Chandler United Methodist Church, he served on many boards, committees and was a youth advisor for many years. He also supported the FFA, YMCA and Scouting.

Norman also loved flying and received his private pilot pilot’s license in 1957. In 1958, he and Barbara joined the Arizona Flying Farmers and both remained members until their deaths. Here, too, Norman served as a Chapter officer on many occasions. He served as a Regional Director on the Flying Farmer international level and he and Barbara were Teen Advisors for the yearly convention. Norman was also selected as a Man of the Year for the Arizona Chapter. During his flying days, Norman achieved both Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and his younger sister Muriel (Roger) Fry. He is survived by his youngest sister, Barbara (Max) Butcher, two sons, Lyle (Sue) and Alex (Ellen), four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

At this time, services are pending, due to restrictions on gatherings.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to any of the following groups: Salvation Army YMCA of Chandler Chandler Education Foundation Chandler Service Club Theta Xi Fraternity – Beta Epsilon Chapter at UC Davis Chandler United Methodist Church FFA

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: CARSON BUCKRIDGE, RESPONDENT CASE NO. 2018-JC-000120 DOB: 2012 A MALE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS SHELBY SUMPTER, MINOR CHILD CASE NO. 2018JC-000121 DOB: 2009 A FEMALE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS Publication - Notice of Hearing NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Dustin Montgomery, Putative Father of Shelby; Unknown Father of Shelby; Unknown Paternal Grandmother of Shelby; Paternal Grandfather of Shelby Wayne Pitts, Paternal Grandfather of Carson; Carl Sumpter, Maternal Grandfather or any Known or Unknown Relative of Carson Buckridge and Shelby Sumpter.

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